Guitar Redgum's John Schumann used on 'I was only 19' at Australian War Memorial

By Callum Marshall
Updated June 29 2016 - 9:08am, first published June 28 2016 - 4:51pm
The guitar John Schumann wrote iconic Vietnam anthem 'I was Only 19' on, has been loaned to the Australian War Memorial for the 50th anniversary of the battle of Long Tan Photo: Karleen Minney
The guitar John Schumann wrote iconic Vietnam anthem 'I was Only 19' on, has been loaned to the Australian War Memorial for the 50th anniversary of the battle of Long Tan Photo: Karleen Minney

A custom-built left hand guitar, bought on 447 Station Street, North Carlton, marks the humble beginnings of one of Australia's most iconic songs.

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